Which of the Following Is NOT Accomplished by a Chemical

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT accomplished by a chemical released from activated phagocytes?

• A) decreasing plasma iron so that it is unavailable for bacterial multiplication
• B) stimulating histamine release from mast cells
• C) stimulating the synthesis of viral-blocking enzymes
• D) inducing the development of fever

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Definitions:

Exaggerate

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Paradoxical Intention

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Specific Symptom

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Adjustment vs. Transcendence

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